BinnekillSUNY SCCC’s monthly newsletter March 28, 2018

Student Success Coach Harry Rolle with Jose Diaz, Teacher Education Transfer major.

Head Coach Cody Rule has been coaching the Women’s Crew Team for the past six years. “This season the royals rowing squad looks to build on the growth showed last season,” he said. “The women’s varsity 2-(a type of boat) consisting of Autumn Cronin and Rebecca Smith will continue working together daily and push for a berth in the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia while the women’s varsity 4+, anchored by sophomores Ashley DeCinto and Julia Jaster, will climb and compete against four-year universities and look for a high seed at the New York State Championships on Fish Creek in Saratoga.”

The Men’s Baseball Team has a packed schedule in April and Head Coach Bill Creighton is looking ahead to May already. “Our goal for the season is to make it to post-season play,” Coach Creighton said. He is in third season with the Royals, with his son Bill serving as Assistant Coach. The team was in Florida earlier this month for spring training.

Cheer on the ROYALS! Upcoming home games and races listed on page 3.

Graduating in May?If you are going to be a member of the Class of 2018, stop by the College Store to complete the cap, hood and gown order form. It’s $65, payable at the time you place your order. No orders will be accepted after May 4, 2018.

SUNY SCCC’s 48th Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at Proctors.

Earlier this semester Jose Diaz was about to quit college, but one of his professors recognized that he might be having difficulty in his classes and from then on, things started to turn around. His professor put forth Jose’s name for the new Student Success Coach program and Jose was linked with Harry Rolle, one of the new coaches on campus.“At the time I was already about to give up and then Harry emailed me,” said Jose, a Teacher Education Transfer major. “He asked me to stop by his office and asked if there was anything he could do to help.” In addition to helping Jose block out times to study and manage his classes and assignments, Harry pointed Jose toward a critical support program for him, ADA Transition Services (Disabilities Services Office). Because of his ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Jose was having trouble concentrating. Through ADA, he was able to get extra test time and work in a room with fewer distractions. “Harry was a big part of that; without him, I wouldn’t have contacted ADA,” Jose explained.

Success Coaches are working with first-generation students through a highly-competitive $2.25M Title III grant awarded to the College this fall by the U.S. Department of Education. They are one part of a redesign of the student learning environment and student services to expand programs for under-served students and to increase retention.

Coaches Gear Up for Spring Seasons

Top photo – Women’s Crew Team members Autumn Cronin, Nkeiru Ubadike, Hannah Roberts, Julia Jaster, Ashley DeCinto. (Not pictured Rebecca Smith) Bottom photo – Men’s Baseball Team with Head Coach Bill Creighton and Assistant Coach Billy Creighton (back row, far left and right)

He was about to give up and then...

Thomas Breen, Director of Admissions – Previously, Tom was Director of Undergraduate Admissions at The Sage Colleges. During his time at The Sage Colleges, he also held the position of Director of Transfer Admissions, assisting a diverse population of students transfer from both two- and four-year institutions. He holds an M.B.A. from Oswego State University of New York and a B.A. from University of Rochester.

Harron James, Student Success Coach – Previously, Harron worked for Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES as a Career Exploration Specialist at Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, N.Y. He holds a B.S. in Business Public Management from SUNY Polytechnic Institute and an A.A.S. in Human Services from Mohawk Valley Community College.

Mike Medina, Student Success Coach – Previously, Mike was an Assistant Hall Director at the University at Buffalo and mentored undergraduate students for three years at his alma mater. He brings addi-tional experience in public relations and banking and earned a B.A. in Public Relations from SUNY Oswego.

Nneka Morgini, Administrative Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees – Previously, Nneka worked for Albany Molecular Research Inc. (AMRI) in Rensselaer, N.Y., as a Senior Administrative Assistant. She holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Business Administration from the University at Albany and an A.A.S in Business Administration from SUNY SCCC.

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A warm welcome to new staff

Dr. Margaret (Peggy) King, Emeritus, joined the Board of Trustees after an appointment by the Schenectady County Legislature for a term through June 30, 2022. In 2010, Peggy retired as Associate Dean for Student Development from SUNY SCCC after 28 years of service. “I’m really pleased to have been appointed to the Board and hope that my years of experience working at the College will be an asset in my service on the Board,” she said.

Peggy has been a member of the SCCC Foundation Board of Directors since 2015. Active in the community, she served as President of the Schenectady

City Council from 2008-2010 and from 2013-2015, and as a member of the City Council for several years before that. She is a member of the Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foun-dation Board; Schenectady Symphony Orchestra Board; Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County Board; and the Center for Community Justice Board.

She holds her Ed.D. in Educa-tional Administration and Policy Studies and M.S. in Student Per-sonnel, both from the University at Albany, and her B.A. in History from Ursinus College.

Foundation hosts Food for Thought & All That Jazz, presented by Marshall & Sterling InsuranceThe SCCC Foundation presents the 27th Annual Food For Thought & All That Jazz, on Tuesday, April 3, on campus. This spectacular evening, featuring the delicious cuisine and beautiful sounds of students and faculty in the Culinary Arts and Music pro-grams, is presented by Marshall & Sterling Insurance. This year the SCCC Foundation is excited to have The Fabulous Beekman Boys (Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell) serving as Honorary Co-Chairs.

Dr. William Meckley, who is retiring from the College after 34 years of vision, artistry and leadership, conducts the Jazz Ensemble one last time.

Tickets: Honorary Committee – $150 – per person and $100 – alumni, faculty and staff (current and retired), and Individual Reservation(s) – $100 – per person and $75 – alumni, faculty and staff (current and retired). Find out more and register at www.sunysccc.edu/allthatjazz or by calling the Foundation at (518) 381-1322.

About The Fabulous Beekman Boys – When Josh Kilm-er-Purcell (advertising executive and New York Times best-selling author of I Am Not Myself These Days & The Bucolic Plague) (right) and his partner Brent Ridge (physician and former Vice President of Healthy Living for Martha Stewart Omnimedia) (left), Beekman 1802 Boys, purchased the historic Beekman 1802 Farm in 2007, they had no idea that it would launch one of the “fastest growing lifestyle brands in the country.” (source: Nasdaq). The men began working with several other local farmers and artisans to market their goods, and the entire village came together to host seasonal festivals, which are now attended by thousands of visitors from around the globe.

New Trustee was dedicated College employee for nearly 40 years

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Upcoming Concerts

Men’s Baseball Upcoming Home GamesThursday, April 12Royals vs. Herkimer College, 2 p.m.Central Park B Diamond

Saturday, April 14Royals vs. Jefferson C.C., 1 p.m.Central Park B Diamond

Tuesday, April 17Royals vs. MVCC. 2 p.m.Central Park B Diamond

Faculty Organ Recital with Alfred Fedak, organ, and William Meckley, trombone, Sunday, April 8, 3 p.m., Taylor Auditorium. Free.

Totally Pitchin’ and the Thursday Musical Club celebrate the centennial of women getting the right to vote in New York Wednesday, April 11, 7 p.m., Taylor Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for the public, $12 for seniors and students (SUNY SCCC students free) and can be purchased at the door.

Empire Jazz Orchestra - “Finale”Tuesday, April 17, 8 p.m., Taylor Auditorium.The EJO presents “Finale,” the final concert directed by EJO Founder/Music Director Dr. William Meckley, with special surprise guests, playing the music of Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Keith Pray, Jim Corigliano, and others. Tickets are free for members of the SUNY SCCC community with College ID, $20 for the public, and $6 for students (other than SUNY SCCC students). For tickets, please call the School of Music at 381-1231, ext. 2.

Chamber Series Concert featuring Cloud4Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Auditorium. Free. Cloud4 brings together four highly acclaimed musicians: pianist Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, violinist Miki-Sophia Cloud, violist Kirsten Docter, and cellist Merry Peckham.

Totally Pitchin’

Dr. Bill Meckley

Never fear! Let us help you with your FAFSA.FAFSA Workshop Wednesday, April 4 12 to 2 p.m. Elston Hall 238Fill out your FAFSA with the help of a Financial Aid Advisor. No appointment necessary.

Women’s Crew Home RacesSaturday, April 14 Royals vs. Union

Saturday, April 21 Royals vs. University at Albany/RPI

Home races take place on the Mohawk River, launching from the boathouse in the Stockade.

Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP)Thurs., April 26, 5 – 11:45 p.m.Begley LibraryIt’s back! A full night of studying, tutoring, organization, stress relief with therapy pigs Bacon Bits and Albert Einswine, food, refreshments, coffee bar, prizes and more.

Academic AdvisementElston 222/381-1277Monday - Thursday 8:30 am-6:30 pmFriday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Academic Computing LabElston 529, 530/381-1213Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-10 pmFriday 8:30 am-4 pmSaturday 9 am-3 pm

Accounting/CIS Tutor LabElston 330/381-1041Check lab for hours.

ADA Transition ServicesElston 222/381-1345Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

AdmissionsMonday - Thursday 8:30 am-6:30 pmFriday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

AthleticsElston 222/381-1356Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Business Office, StudentElston 219/381-1346, 1347Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-4:15 pm

CafeteriaElston/381-1330Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 am-8 pmFriday 7:30 am-2 pm

Canal Side Cafe/ConvenienceElston Ground Floor/381-1073Monday-Thurs. 7:30 am-7:30 pmFriday 7:30 am-1:30 pm

Career and Transfer ServicesElston 221-I/836-2807Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

College StoreElston 109/381-1332Monday, Tuesday 8 am-6 pmWednesday, Thursday 8 am-4 pmFriday 8 am-2 pm

Educational OpportunityPrograms/AccessElston 222/381-1279Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Financial AidElston 221/381-1468Monday, Tuesday 8:30 am-4:30 pmWednesday 8:30 am-4:30 pmThursday 8:30 am-6:30 pmFriday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Language LabElston 520/381-1373Monday, Thursday 12-6 pmTuesday, Wednesday 10 am - 4 pmSaturday 10 am - 1pm

Learning Center/Writing LabElston 523/381-1246Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-7 pmFriday 8:30 am-4 pmSaturday 10 am-3 pm

Library (Begley)/381-1235Mon.-Thurs. 7:45 am – 9 pmFriday 7:45 am – 4:30 pmSaturday 11 am – 4:45 pm

Math Lab Elston 518/381-1435Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-7 pmFriday 8:30 am-4 pmSaturday 10 am-3 pm

SCCC Integrated Montessori Preschool Gateway 124/381-1455, 381-1295 (Call for program info.)Monday-Friday 8 am- 4 pm

Registrar’s Office Elston 212/215381-1348, 381-1349/ext. 1148Monday - Thursday 8:30 am-6:30 pm Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Student Affairs, Vice PresidentElston 222/381-1344Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Student GovernmentElston 220H/381-1338Check office for hours.

Testing CenterElston 427/381-1293TestingCenter@sunysccc.eduMonday-Thursday 8:30 am-7 pm Friday 8:30 am-3 pmSaturday, 10 am-2 pm

TRIO Student SupportServices Elston 328/381-1465Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Tutor ServicesBegley Library 210/381-1461Mon.-Fri. 8 am-4 pm (Coordinator)Tutoring available Mon.-Sat. (someevenings) based upon scheduling.

Veterans AffairsElston 223/381-1284See office for hours.

Wellness and SupportServicesElston 222/381-1365Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Workforce DevelopmentKindl Bldg., 201 State St.595-1101, ext. 3Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

YWCA Children’s CenterGateway Bldg./381-1375/1389Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm

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